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H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · 2d

Welcoming the 6th Cohort of the U.S. Youth Action Council for the #UNOceanDecade! Spanning 18 U.S. states and territories, this cohort of 44 youth will inspire action by strengthening ocean literacy, advocate for ocean policy, and tackle plastic pollution. Follow to keep up with the cohort!! 🌊

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Sep 24

Yesterday, Heirs To Our Ocean (H2OO) co-founder Dakota Peebler joined @seaottersavvy Float Down the Coast event for Sea Otter Awareness Week 🦦!

If you missed it, you can still catch the full recording on YouTube — link in our bio! 🎥✨

#SeaOtterAwarenessWeek #HeirsToOurOcean #SeaOtterSavvy

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H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Sep 1

⏰ FINAL CALL! Only 1 day left to apply to join the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN #OceanDecade (U.S. YAC UN Ocean Decade)!

⚡️ Elevate your advocacy and make a lasting impact. Don’t let this opportunity slip away!

✍️ Learn more and apply: H2OO.org/USYACUNOD

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H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Aug 27

📣 There’s only 6 DAYS left to apply to join the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN #OceanDecade (U.S. YAC UN Ocean Decade)! 🌊

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to take your leadership and advocacy to the next level.

✍️ Learn more and apply: H2OO.org/USYACUNOD

🔔 App due: September 2, 2025

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H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Aug 26

📣 There’s only ONE week left to apply to join the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN #OceanDecade (U.S. YAC UN Ocean Decade)! 🌊

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to take your leadership and advocacy to the next level.

✍️ Learn More & Apply: H2OO.org/USYACUNOD

🔔 App due: Sept 2

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Aug 23

🌊 Exciting Opportunity for Youth to Join the 6th Cohort of the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN #OceanDecade (U.S. YAC UN Ocean Decade)! 🌟

✍️ Learn more and apply: H2OO.org/USYACUNOD (link in our bio) 🔗

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Aug 21

🗣 Are you a youth leader age 16-25 seeking to develop your advanced leadership skills?

🌏 Do you reside in the U.S., including “Territories” and occupied lands

💙 Apply today to join the 6th Cohort of the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN #OceanDecade!

✍️ Learn more and apply: H2OO.org/USYACUNOD

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌊 Application NOW OPEN! 🌊

Join the 6th Cohort of the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN #OceanDecade (U.S. YAC UN Ocean Decade) — an advanced leadership program of Decade Implementation Partner Heirs To Our Ocean and an official @unoceandecade action!

🔗 Apply at H2OO.org/USYACUNOD

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Aug 13

🗣️ The application is NOW OPEN to join the 6th Cohort of the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN #OceanDecade (U.S. YAC UN Ocean Decade), an advanced leadership program of Decade Implementation Partner Heirs To Our Ocean and official @unoceandecade action!

Learn more at H2OO.org/USYACUNOD

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Aug 10

🚨 Calling all youth ages 16–25!

Get ready to apply to join our 6th Cohort of the U.S. Youth Action Council for the United Nations #OceanDecade, an advanced leadership program of Heirs To Our Ocean! 🌊

📆 The application will open on August 13.

🔗 Visit H2OO.org/USYACUNOD to learn more and apply

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Jun 9

Join us for an inspiring deep dive into women and youth leadership in advancing sustainable ocean-based economies, featuring Julia from H2OO, for a dynamic event with women, youth leaders, and changemakers with Gender and Energy Compact. 🌊
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d31c11...

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H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Jun 6

Heirs To Our Ocean is heading to Nice, France starting June 8 for the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. If you see us around, come say hi! 👋

We’d love to connect, collaborate, and talk all things youth empowerment, eco-justice, and intergenerational action.🤝 🌊

#HeirsToOurOcean #H2OO #UNOC3 #OceanDecade

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H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌍 This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we're mobilizing youth to #BeatPlasticPollution—globally. 🌊🪣 Since 2016, H2OO has led plastic "sweeps" that go beyond cleanup—tackling the root causes. Each sweep ends with a brand audit, tracking top polluters & fueling policy change. 🗑️

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · May 28

Don't miss this opportunity to ROCK THE BOAT with Heirs To Our Ocean at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference!

📅 June 12th from 11-12:30 CEST
📍 Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Port Lympia
⚓ Registration required with BOTH IOC/UNESCO and the Government (links in bio)
🔷 Registration has been extended to JUNE 4! 🔷

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · May 22

🌊 Throwback Thursday for International Day for Biological Diversity! In July 2019, youth leaders of H2OO from Palau, France, and the U.S. participated in a Reef Ecologic Coral Restoration Masterclass in Koh Tao, Thailand, gaining hands-on skills in restoration and citizen science.🪸
#HeirsToOurOcean

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · May 21

🎶 Feel the Music, Fuel OUR Movement — Support Heirs To Our Ocean (H2OO) while jamming with Michael Franti LIVE to fund need-based scholarships! 🌊

WHEN: 12–5 pm on Sunday, August 3rd
WHERE: Stern Grove Festival, San Francisco, California, U.S.

➡️ RESERVE YOUR SEATS: bit.ly/MichaelFrantiH2OO!

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · May 19

Youth leaders of H2OO's new Youth Inclusion Expert Working Group for the Ocean Decade will be presenting at the Ocean Decade Forum's "Ocean Science For All, By All" session!

WHEN: 11 June 2:30–3:30 CEST
WHERE: Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen, Nice, France
WHO: Everyone! Please register (in bio)

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · May 16

Empowered youth united for our blue planet! From deepening their relationship with the natural world to leading citizen science initiatives, youth are building meaningful connections with each other and with the planet.

🌊 Learn more about the H2OO Theory of Change at our website!

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · May 15

Help H2OO youth leaders get to the 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Members from H2OO's Youth Inclusion Expert Working Group for the Ocean Decade have developed a new Youth Inclusion Strategic Action Plan for the Decade. But we need YOUR help to ensure a diverse team of leaders can share this plan at UNOC!

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · May 12

On May 3, Heirs To Our Ocean partnered with the California State University of Monterey Bay Dance Team to lead a brand audit at a local beach.🌊
Brand audits are a citizen science tool that involves counting and documenting the brands on plastic waste to identify companies responsible for pollution.

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H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · May 7

Will you be at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, this June? 🇫🇷

ROCK THE BOAT and join H2OO youth leaders aboard the Statsraad Lehmkuhl on June 12 to discuss meaningful youth inclusion in ocean governance. ⚓

Registration is REQUIRED by MAY 14: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ioc_2025unoc!

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · Apr 11

I didn't take a picture, but I really enjoyed my time with @heirstoourocean.bsky.social last night

They brought 10 young people to DC for hill meetings and I met up with them for a casual dinner at Union Market

I really enjoyed talking to them

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H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Apr 22

Heirs To Our Ocean (H2OO) is creating systems change—every day, not just on Earth Day—by preparing youth across the globe to lead with courage, empathy, and skills in the face of intersecting humanitarian and climate crises. Join us in building a more just and equitable future for all! 🌎
#H2OO

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Apr 16

The U.S. Youth Action Council for the @unoceandecade.bsky.social (U.S. YAC UNOD) spent the last day of their U.S. Capitol Hill Advocacy Days exploring D.C., learning about our nation's history, and connecting with Heirs To Our Ocean's (H2OO) U.S. YAC UNOD Alumni, collaborators, and supporters! 🙌

H2OO: Heirs To Our Ocean @heirstoourocean.bsky.social · Apr 7

U.S. Youth Action Council for the @UNOceanDecade is in DC April 7–11, urging Congress to fund EPA, NOAA, NASA & Dept. of Ed. amid attacks. Help fund their trip — our future needs their voices! 🌊🇺🇸 #YouthAdvocacy